In the heart of the tranquil Vosges forests, where lynxes, bears and deer roam freely, Vincent Munier accompanies his father on his expeditions. He not only seeks to capture the visual wonders of this forest kingdom, but also aims to make its sounds audible. Every whisper of the forest is a reminder of the knowledge of nature that his father once imbued in him – knowledge that Vincent now passes on to his own son. Vincent Munier combines breathtaking footage of nature and its sounds to create a fairytale-like cinematic experience that slows time down.
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GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK AT LUMIERE CINEMA
6 - 14 June
The world around us and our community are important to us at Lumiere, and to reflect our passion, we have put together an eclectic series of films to celebrate and raise awareness for Great Big Green Week.
These films will entertain you, make you think, wow you with the nature on our doorsteps or further afield, and, most of all, we hope, inspire you to act. One small action can make a big difference to the future of our home, planet Earth.
The films are:
Experience the adventures of an unusual protagonist, a chicken, who becomes an unwitting witness to human greed, smuggling and the migrant crisis.
This compelling documentary with an artistic heart blends science, music and storytelling to celebrate our relationship with nature. It explores the UK, meeting diverse people whose voices, framed by the four seasons, challenge our human-centred view to show us how to reconnect with the planet.
The People’s Emergency Briefing (12A)
The UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency. Yet most people haven't been fully briefed about what it means for our lives and economy. This film clearly sets out the nation's risks and positive solutions, and inspiration for us all to act.
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A session with local environmental interest groups, who will also gather beforehand. All welcome.
Whispers In The Woods - Preview screenings (U)
Celebrated wildlife photographer Vincent Munier, his father, and his son explore the Vosges forests, sharing their three-generation naturalist wisdom and fascination. Discover rare birds, lynxes, and the mythical capercaillie through their shared journey into the wild.
Facing the death of his country’s glaciers and the loss of his beloved grandparents, Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason turns his archives into a time capsule to hold what is slipping away — family, memory, time and water.
We hope these films inspire you to act. Remember, one small action can make a big difference to the future of our planet. Here are some simple ways you can start:
For more ideas, ‘The Sustainable Living Guide’ by Jen Gale is a very useful resource.